Question

What was the ancient name of the Punjab river Jhelum?

Answer 1

The river Jhelum is called Vitastā in the Rigveda and Hydaspes by the ancient Greeks. The Vitastā is mentioned as one of the major rivers by the holy scriptures — the Rigveda.

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Answer 2

Answer:

JALHAM

Explanation:

One cause is that during historical days Jhelum turned into called Jalham. The phrase Jhelum is reportedly derived from the phrases Jal (natural water) and Ham (snow). The call accordingly refers back to the waters of a river (flowing except the City) which has its beginning withinside the snow-capped Himalayas.

The Jhelum rises from a deep spring at Vernag, in western Jammu and Kashmir union territory, withinside the Indian-administered part of the Kashmir region. The river meanders northwestward from the northern slope of the Pir Panjal Range thru the Vale of Kashmir to Wular Lake at Srinagar, which controls its flow.

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